Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Canada
Types
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical grasslands
coastal environs, Deciduous forests, Fields
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
8-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Flowers
Other Uses
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Rosa nutkana
Common Name
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
Nootka rose, bristly rose, wild rose
In Hindi
शतवेधी
Nootka गुलाब
In German
Zitronengräser
Nootka Rose
In French
Cymbopogon
Rosa nutkana
In Spanish
Cymbopogon
Nootka rose
In Greek
lemongrass
Rosa nutkana
In Portuguese
Cymbopogon
Nootka rose
In Polish
Palczatka
Nootka róży
In Latin
lemongrass
Rosa nutkana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Lemongrass and Nootka rose
Season and care of Lemongrass and Nootka rose is important to know. While considering everything about Lemongrass and Nootka rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemongrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nootka rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand and for Nootka rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Nootka rose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemongrass and Nootka rose Physical Information
Lemongrass and Nootka rose physical information is very important for comparison. Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Nootka rose height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lemongrass and Nootka rose are as follows:
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Nootka rose flower color: Yellow
- Nootka rose leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Lemongrass and Nootka rose
Care of Lemongrass and Nootka rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemongrass pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nootka rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nootka rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.